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LA Lawyer Table of Contents:
July/August 1997

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Los Angeles Lawyer
The Magazine of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Table of Contents
July/August 1997 , Vol. 20, No. 5  

FEATURES 

Guards of the House
Courts are appointing guardians ad litem in an increasing variety of family law proceedings
By Marshall S. Zolla and Lisa Helfend Meyer

Fathers in Law
According to long-standing California judicial policy, biology is not destiny when it comes to determining paternity
By Glen H. Schwartz 

In a Class All Their Own
The Ninth Circuit has limited the ability of single asset debtors in chapter 11 to create separate classes among unsecured creditors
By Jeffrey C. Krause 

DEPARTMENTS

Practice Tips
New immigration law poses major obstacles for aliens
By Alice Yardum-Hunter

Practice Tips
Mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts
By Nancy E. Spero 

Practice Tips
Ensuring a fair and proper sexual harassment investigation
By Linda M. Edwards and Cheryl L. Kopitzke 

By the Book
Art, Artifact and Architecture Law
Reviewed by David J. Cowan 

Computer Counselor
Software packages to level the litigation playing field
By Daryl Teshima 

COLUMNS

President's Page
The paradox of technological innovation
By David J. Pasternak

Barristers Bulletin
Professional and personal development
By Russell T. Ginise 

Closing Argument
Reforming California's Unfair Competition Act
By Don A. Hernandez 

Guide to Investigative Services 

Index to Advertisers